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    Characteristics of Various Single Wind-Power Distributed Generation Placements for Voltage Drop Improvement in a 22 kV Distribution System
    (2024-05-01)
    Ananwattanaporn, Santipont
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    Thongsuk, Surakit
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    Lertwanitrot, Praikanok
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    Yoomak, Suntiti
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    Ngamroo, Issarachai
    A major challenge in distribution systems is the issue of voltage drop along the distribution line resulting from an increased load capacity connected to the utility. A significant voltage drop can affect the performance of a distribution system and cause quality issues for end users, impacting the system’s long-term sustainability and reliability. Therefore, regulations have been set stating that the voltage level should not be more that 5% higher or lower than the rated voltage. Thus, in this study, we aimed to evaluate the voltage level characteristics of a 22 kV distribution system that replicates the actual distribution system in the Provincial Electricity Authority. A voltage improvement technique based on distributed generation placement was proposed. In addition, the distribution system characteristics with and without distributed generation placement were evaluated under fault conditions. The results indicate that distributed generation placement in the distribution system can improve the voltage level along the distribution line. However, the level of increase in voltage depends on the size of the load, the capacity of the distributed generation, and the location of the distributed generation system on the distribution line. Furthermore, placing a distributed generation system with a minimum capacity at the proposed location can improve the voltage within the utility’s standard level. Thus, the installation of a distributed generation system in the distribution system is beneficial in terms of voltage improvement in the distribution system and provides the power system with a sustainable method to address the issue of voltage drop.
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    Characteristic Evaluation of Wind Power Distributed Generation Sizing in Distribution System
    (2023-03-01)
    Ngamroo, Issarachai
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    Kotesakha, Wikorn
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    Yoomak, Suntiti
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    Ngaopitakkul, Atthapol
    Energy consumption and environmental issues have become major drivers of increasing renewable energy penetration levels. The electricity generated from renewable energy sources is decentralized throughout distributed generation (DG), which is located at the distribution level. However, the presence of DG can change distribution system characteristics and affect protection systems. Thus, this study aims to investigate the impact of DG in term of its sizing and placement on distribution systems under both normal and fault conditions. In addition, the effects on voltage improvement under normal conditions and current under fault conditions are also considered. The case study system in this study was modelled after an actual section of a 22 kV distribution line from the Provincial Electricity Authority of Thailand using PSCAD software. For DG, wind turbine generation was selected as a renewable energy source. The simulation results demonstrated that the presence of DG has a significant impact on both voltage and current characteristics under both normal and fault conditions. These impacts on the distribution system caused by DG can affect the operation of conventional distribution systems, which require further analysis and preventive measures in order to ensure good system reliability.
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    The impact of capacity and location of multidistributed generator integrated in the distribution system on electrical line losses, reliability, and interruption cost
    (2015-11-01)
    Chiradeja, Pathomthat
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    Ngaopitakkul, Atthapol
    The primary purpose of this article is to study the impact of distributed generator (DG) integrated into the distribution system in terms of electrical line losses, reliability and interruption cost. The single- and multi-distributed generators (DG) under this study are connected to a 22 kV distribution system of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) that is a part of Thailand's distribution system. Geographic information systems data, including the lengths of the distribution line and the load locations that are key parameters of PEA, are simulated using digital simulation and electrical network calculation program (DIgSILENT). In addition, the capacity and location of DG installed into the distribution system are considered. The system average interruption frequency index (SAIFI), the system average interruption duration index (SAIDI) and the interruption cost are assessed as reliability indices by comparing the SAIFI, SAIDI, and interruption cost of the base case (without DG) and the cases of single- and multi-DGs connected to the distribution system. Moreover, the electrical line loss is considered in terms of active power line loss, which is also compared with the base case. The results can be summarized by focusing on the location of DG, the capacity of DG, the number of DG, the size of the load, and the distance to the load, which are factors capable of impacting the electrical line loss, SAIFI, SAIDI, and interruption cost.